20/01/2012

Discovery Of Body In Cork

The body of a man has been discovered in County Cork on Thursday night.

Gardaí at Togher, Cork said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a man in his 20’s at Cork Road, Passage West at approximately 11.45 pm.

A man, also in his 20's, has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently detained in Togher Garda Station under Section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The scene at Cork Road, Passage West is currently preserved for a Gardaí technical examination. Diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact them at Togher Garda Station 021- 4947120, The Garda Confidential line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(DW)


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